executive presence: the aura of leadership--capture interest, communicate your qualities, connect...

The Three Key Elements that Showcase Your Executive Presence to Get that Job!

Merry P. Nachemin, L. C. S. W.-RExtreme Elegance Image Consultants,

LLCwww.ExtremeEleganceImage.com

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Introduction

What is “Executive Presence” & What Can it Do for me?

Executive Presence is the Aura of LeadershipIt inspires people to follow you into battle—er, Business!

It will help you succeed—Now and in the Future


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It’s a Crowded Job Market

• New grads are out there searching in large numbers

• People with experience are searching, as well

• The last jobs report showed that hiring is flat


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How Can You Inspire the Confidence in Hirers to See Your Potential to Deliver Results?

When you project executive presence, you communicate, first non-verbally then verbally that:

• you can handle any situation that comes up• you are reliable • you will see all situations through to their successful

conclusionsYou are able to execute the executive

position. Period.


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How to Project Executive PresenceThe 3 Goals of Executive Presence are:

1. Capture the subject’s interest

2. Communicate your inherent qualities

3. Connect on the human level


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Key Element #1-Capture Interest—In a good way!


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There are 3 Universal Levels of Human Interest

1. I never want to see that person again-ugh!

2. I would like to get to know that person better

3. I want that person on my team—NOW!


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Universal Ways to Get to Noticed

• Be early• Look fresh, vibrant and attentive– Grooming & self-care are the first things others

notice– Never forget—the interviewer is considering how

clients will view you as an ambassador of their business


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More Universal Ways to Get Noticed

• Turn of your cell phone— or leave it home!• Leave your watch at home if you cannot avoid looking

at it during the interview• Avoid scent• Have neat clean nails • Avoid anything that jangles or makes noise—like

jewelry• Carry a simple business-appropriate brief case


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Get Noticed—Men’s Version

• Neat, flattering hair style• Clean, fresh shave or well-groomed mustache• Well-fitting dark suit, appropriate tie, white

shirt, polished shoes that are in good repair and appropriate to office wear

• Jewelry limited to watch (if you can avoid looking at it during the interview) and wedding band—no piercings


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Get Noticed—Women’s Version

• Appropriate cosmetics so that you don’t look tired, washed out or overdone

• Simple but flattering hair style• Dark colored suit with neat, lighter-colored shell

beneath your jacket• Limit jewelry• Shoes: simple pumps in good repair—polished if

appropriate—no sandals or beach wear


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Key Element #2—Communicate Your Personal Fabulousness to the Interviewer


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Key Element 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Personality to the Interviewer

Why is this so important?• Most, if not all, candidates being interviewed

are qualified on paper• The non-content portion of the interview is at

least as important as the content portion– This is your opportunity to let the interviewer

know your best character traits– Your ability to fit into the culture of the company

can be a deal-maker


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Key Element # 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Personality to the Interviewer

The qualities you want to project are:• Self-confidence• Conviction• Passion • Honesty/Authenticity • Candor• Integrity• Tenacity• Tact


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Key Element # 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Personality to the Interviewer

CharismaA. High energyB. A sense of humorC. Commitment


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Key Element # 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Qualities to the Interviewer

Leadership Skills that are:A. StrategicB. DecisiveC. Assertive (but not aggressive!)


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Key Element #3: Connect on the Human Level

This is Where Chemistry between two People Completes the Picture

Connection

Chemistry

Team work Deal

Maker!


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Key Element #3—Your Ability to Connect on the Human Level

The third element of Executive Presence is the ability to connect to people.

Today’s business world is the modern battle field. People are more likely to follow you if they know

you care about them.It is up to you to inspire others to follow you into “battle” so that they give their best efforts to all

projects.


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Key Element #3—Your Ability to Connect on a Human Level

You can do this by showing:A. Thoughtfulness—Convey an interest in others

and your relationship with themB. Sincerity—Project that you believe in what you

sayC. Warmth—Let others know you are accessible to

them both physically & emotionally


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Conclusion

It’s all About the TrustNever underestimate the human element of the

equationAlways remember:

Goal #1: Capture their interestGoal #2: Communicate your fabulous attributesGoal #3: Strive to connect on the human level


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